Species details

Fairy ring champignon

Marasmius oreades

Extra caution required

Description

A small ochre grassland mushroom with a central bump, widely spaced gills, and a pleasant spicy smell.

The tough stem bends without breaking; dried fruit bodies revive when moistened.

On meadows, pasture, lawns, and paths, often in rings or arcs.

April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November